Crónicas Contagiosas: Vacunas para el Regreso a Clases

Back to school time represents a busy season of shopping for school supplies and making sure children are up to date on immunizations. A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that vaccination prevented hundreds of millions of illnesses and more than 1 million deaths in US children over the past 30 years. Yet recent surveys have found that some parents still remain hesitant about vaccinating their own children.

In this episode, NFID Medical Director Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, and NFID Director Flor M. Muñoz, MD, MSc, associate professor of pediatrics and infectious diseases at Baylor College of Medicine, discuss vaccine recommendations to help keep children healthy throughout the school year and address frequently asked questions from parents and caregivers.

Aspectos destacados:

• • Vaccination is crucial in preventing the spread of infectious diseases, especially in school settings where children are in close contact
  • Even though some diseases are rare in the US, they still pose a threat if vaccination rates decline, making it essential to keep up with all recommended vaccines
  • Vaccines undergo rigorous testing and monitoring to ensure they are safe and effective for children. Concerns about vaccine safety should be discussed with trusted healthcare professionals.
  • It is important to seek reliable information about vaccines from healthcare professionals and credible sources like NFID rather than relying on information found online which may not be accurate
  • Vaccinating children not only protects them but also helps protect the broader community, including those who cannot be vaccinated
  • Vaccines have significantly reduced the prevalence of many serious diseases over the years, underscoring their life-saving value

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